Hospital Bag Must Haves | Newport Beach Newborn Photographer
Coming from a newborn photographer who’s had experience, packing your hospital bag is an essential part of preparing for your baby’s arrival. Following are some suggestions to help make your hospital stay as comfortable as possible:
Clothing
nursing-friendly clothes that are easily accessible and not restricting, especially for C-section mamas
a delivery gown, like those available from the Frida line, that is so soft and comfortable compared to the gown the hospital gives you
comfy slipper socks
Nursing
Silverettes are lifesavers when just starting to nurse and during the healing process
Bamboobie nursing pads are soft and help prevent milk from leaking into your bra
nursing bras that aren’t too tight
Toiletries
bring them in a hanging toiletry bag so you can hang for easy access
Postpartum items
the entire Frida line has postpartum supplies
Frida shorts underwear is more comfortable and supportive than what the hospital offers
Frida has perineal cooling pads if the hospital only provides a few
Frida has a spray bottle that’s much easier to use than the squirt bottle the hospital supplies
baby’s stuff
bring a few onesies. Bonsie has a great onesie that has a Velcro opening for easy skin-to-skin access
announcement props
the hospital provides diapers, wipes, blankets unless they tell you otherwise
pacifier - if you have a specific kind you plan on using
Snacks and drinks
granola bars, trail mix, crackers
water and coconut water
Entertainment
books, magazines, favorite movies or TV shows
phone charger or portable charger
an extra long cord for charging phone
headphones that help during labor if you have a playlist
Book your newborn photographer before you go into labor
It’s always a good idea to book a newborn photographer during your second or third trimester so that you already have that checked off your to-do list. Most photographers book up months in advance. Reach out to us soon as we are booking fall due dates!
Ambre Williams Photography is a maternity, newborn, and family photographer in Orange County, CA. Our studio is located in Newport Beach and we serve clients from the surrounding areas including Corona Del Mar, Huntington Beach, Irvine, Laguna Beach, Newport Coast, and Orange County.
From client wardrobe to the delivery and installation of your printed keepsakes, our job isn’t complete until your memories are in your hands. Because we strive to take care of every little detail for you, we only take a limited number of sessions per month.